Leftists need to remember to not put too much stock into symbolism. One could say the principles of democratic centralism could be represented with a fasces. That doesn't make them red-fash even if they started using it.

[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I'd say just leave away the fasces but that was the coat of arms used by the guy who wanted bring Cuba under US occupation (from Spanish occupation) to ensure the preservation of slavery.

In case it's unclear, my goal wasn't to callout Cuba as redfash, i just wanted to show the most surprising contemporary use of the fashes. The fashes also look more brotherly without the axe and with the sleepy hat, which I'm sure also has some symbolism.

[–] BobDole@hexbear.net 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The Phrygian cap was worn primarily by freed slaves in Rome, and became a symbol of the French Revolution

[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

Nice

[–] ZWQbpkzl@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Nah I knew you weren't hating on Cuba. My point is the fasces predate fascism and represents a principal independent of fascism. We don't need to jump every time we see it.

[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's curious though that the eye gets more attention than the fasces. Both are related to freemasonry too.

[–] ZWQbpkzl@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Its less explicit and political so its gets the most traction.

[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 1 points 2 months ago

Maybe it's Thornley's (et al) fault? I'm not sure how much of an impact operation mindfuck actually had.